Find all exact angles x in the interval [0,360°] that satisfy the following equations without the use of calculator a)sin x +cos 2x=0 b)cos 2x= sin52 ?
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Aug 30, 2015
Solve sin x + cos 2x = 0
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Explanation:
Replace in the equation
Since (a + b + c = 0), use the shortcut. The 2 real roots are:
a. sin x = 1 -->
b.
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Check by calculator.
x = 90 -> sin x = 1, cos 2x = cos 180 = -1 --> 1 - 1 = 0. OK
x = (7pi/6) = 210 -> sin x = -0.5; cos 2x = cos 420 = cos 60 = 0.5 ->
Therefor, -0.5 + 0.5 = 0. OK
x = (11pi)/6 -> sin 330 = -0.5; cos 660 = cos 300 = 0.5.
Therefor, -0.5 + 0.5 = 0. OK